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  • #1

    Enfield TBTS

    Hi friends.. I am new to this community and I am glad I am here..

    I am 50 years old wanting to by a 350 bull.. I tried the Electra and the Thunder bird..

    I rode the TB from Pune to Lonavla as a test drive and fallen in love with it ..

    I have one issue with this bull and need your help on it..

    I am 5' 6" tall and a very heavy build.. ( 95 kg )

    I felt the bike was tall for me.. But i need to own it.. Can the height of the seat be altered and bring it lower by 2".

    I have read a lot of threads and have collected a lot of knowledge on the TB

    I am planning to ride to Leh on this bull.. any issues on doing so..

    Please suggest.

    Regards

    Kishor
    I can make it

    Oops.... No I can't
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    • #3
      humnn...first of all welcome here sir.if u are fallen in love wid it..then go for it.i dont think sit's height can be decreased by 2".but overall i dont have complete info on this.
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      • #4
        Welcome to xbhp sir..... I dnt have idea about the decreasing of height..... but sure u'll get a proper response quickly...... n u can take it to anywhere....... enjoy your stay.....
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        • #5
          altering the seat's height by 2" is difficult.

          But you can get that 2 inch reduction if go for some 18 inch wheels, may be alloy and tubeless tyres. This will improve acceleration, torque, looks and will give you a wide variety of tyres to choose from. But you will ve to compromise on top end, a bit of mileage and ground clearance.
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          • #6
            Dear Prabhubravo...

            Thanx mate..

            It is a good suggestion to reduse the tyre size than do any alteration on the bike.. I want to buy a new TB.. and like it the way it is..

            I have visited your web page.. I see you rode the TB 6800 km up north and back..

            I am just waiting to get this bull and go..

            Will keep in touch...

            Regards
            Kishor...
            I can make it

            Oops.... No I can't

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            • #7
              Originally posted by pads View Post
              Welcome to xbhp sir..... I dnt have idea about the decreasing of height..... but sure u'll get a proper response quickly...... n u can take it to anywhere....... enjoy your stay.....

              Thanx mate...
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              • #8
                i dont think u can decrease the seat height but i think u cna go ahead and change ur rear tyre to avenger ones just a thought u cna try

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by tigerranch View Post
                  Dear Prabhubravo...

                  Thanx mate..

                  It is a good suggestion to reduse the tyre size than do any alteration on the bike.. I want to buy a new TB.. and like it the way it is..

                  I have visited your web page.. I see you rode the TB 6800 km up north and back..

                  I am just waiting to get this bull and go..

                  Will keep in touch...

                  Regards
                  Kishor...
                  Thanks Mate...

                  Do let me know your progress/decision when its done.
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                  • #10
                    sarkar,

                    I would suggest you pm arpandiv - whose done the same on his p180 and can well guide you.

                    Best of luck
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                    • #11
                      Dear Friends

                      I got my Thunder bird last evening.. a beautiful bike..

                      Thank you all for the help.. now looking forward to ride to Leh in august or September..

                      Will keep in touch.

                      Regards

                      Kishor....
                      I can make it

                      Oops.... No I can't

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                      • #12
                        Hey kishor, any updates on the height issue ?

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                        • #13
                          @kishor
                          I have been thinking of buying the TBTS for sometime now (Waiting for monsoon to get over). Do tell me how is the bike fairing.... are there any specific problems with it? Do reply
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by tigerranch View Post
                            Dear Friends

                            I got my Thunder bird last evening.. a beautiful bike..

                            Thank you all for the help.. now looking forward to ride to Leh in august or September..

                            Will keep in touch.

                            Regards

                            Kishor....

                            If you are from Pune then visit PAWAR SEATS which is in NANA peth he will reduce the seat height properly.....
                            Fitting 18" rim is jut not possible due to spoke numbers are diff. 19" rim need 36 spokes and 19" rim need 40 spokes so forget the mod....
                            If you are going to visit leh then stick to spoke wheel rim.
                            If u have any other problem then visit my workshop....Trust me I had Authorised Service Point for Royal Enfield Motors...
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                            • #15
                              I felt the bike was tall for me.. But i need to own it.. Can the height of the seat be altered and bring it lower by 2".
                              you may not be in a position to alter the seat hight but you can decrease the height of the Shocks...
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